The
new model 75-040 M1 5/8-inch hollow-chisel mortiser from General
International is equipped with a heavy-duty cast-iron head, column and
base for steady, vibration-free performance.
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The 75-040 M1 features a powerful ½ HP 110V single phase motor with
start capacitor for smooth start-up and a dust protected on/off switch.
A large ergonomically designed feed handle with extra long,
multi-position arm for better leverage and increased feed control can
be installed on either side of the machine to suit both right or left
handed operators. The head slides on precision machined dovetail ways
and the maximum 5”stroke is controlled by a gas head-cylinder for
smooth operation and has adjustable stops to control both down stroke
depth and upstroke travel.
The unit is equipped with a large 14-1/4 by 11 1/8 -inch table with
telescopic extensions that can add up to an extra 22 ½ inches (11 ¼”
each) of workpiece support. A large 14” by 3” adjustable one-piece cast
fence, an easy adjust workpiece stop, and an easy adjust fence-mounted
hold down and non-marking rubber table rollers are all standard
equipment.
The 75-040 M1 is supplied with one each 5/8-inch shank ¼, 5/16, 3/8 and
½-inch mortising chisel/bit sets and can be used with up to 5/8-inch
sized chisel/bit sets - sold separately. A chisel adaptor bushing is
also included to allow the machine to be used with all 5/8 or ¾-inch
shank chisel/bits sets that are available from other after-market
sources.
The General International 75-040 M1 is currently retailing for $399.99
valid until at least August 31st, 2011 and can be ordered from most
General/General International retail distributors – a complete list of
distributors can be found on our website at www.general.ca <http://www.general.ca>
For further information or to make arrangements to receive a product
sample for testing and review, please feel free to contact me by return
email or by telephone at the number listed below.
